A Trans Woman Repeatedly Comes Out To Her Mom Who Has Dementia – Her Response Is Always Beautiful

by Maria Sofou

Tina Healy came out as transgender three and a half years ago, and now works as a disability support worker and an advocate for Gender Diversity Australia. You may have heard about Tina’s daughter, Jessica Walton, who after her mother’s transition decided to write a children’s book to reflect her family’s diversity and encourage other families who may think that they do not fit in social norms.